CVE-1999-0866 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the xauto program to gain root privileges on UnixWare systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0866?
CVE-1999-0866 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sco Unixware, published on 2 Jun 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in UnixWare xauto program allows local users to gain root privilege.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0866?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sco Unixware.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0866?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0866 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0866 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0866 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sco Unixware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mw2c-6qp8-r348.